Family Member’s Vocabulary in German
Knowing how to discuss family is integral to learning a new language, allowing you to share important aspects of your personal life. In this class, we will introduce you to some basic family vocabulary in German.
Familiarize yourself with the basics
Let’s start by learning fundamental German family member terms:
- Family
- Die Familie
- Mother
- Die Mutter
- Father
- Der Vater
- Son
- Der Sohn
- Daughter
- Die Tochter
- Brother
- Der Bruder
- Sister
- Die Schwester
- Grandmother / Grandma
- Die Großmutter / Oma
- Grandfather / Grandpa
- Der Großvater / Opa
- Granddaughter
- Die Enkelin
- Grandson
- Der Enkel
- Aunt
- Die Tante
- Uncle
- Der Onkel
- Cousin (male)
- Der Cousin
- Cousin (female)
- Die Cousine
Learn related vocabulary
Here, we expand your vocabulary to include words related to marital status, in-laws, and extended family.
Marital Status:
- Married
- Verheiratet
- Single
- Ledig
- Divorced
- Geschieden
- Widowed
- Verwitwet
- Wife
- Die Ehefrau
In-laws:
- Mother-in-law
- Die Schwiegermutter
- Father-in-law
- Der Schwiegervater
- Brother-in-law
- Der Schwager
- Sister-in-law
- Die Schwägerin
- Son-in-law
- Der Schwiegersohn
Extended Family:
- Niece
- Die Nichte
- Nephew
- Der Neffe
- Half-sister
- Die Halbschwester
- Half-brother
- Der Halbbruder
- Stepfather
- Der Stiefvater
Conclusion:
Having this set of vocabulary will help you discuss and understand family dynamics in German. Make sure to practice these words and incorporate them into your daily conversation. Viel Erfolg! (Good luck!)
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